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The Science & Similarities of Hypnotherapy & Traditional Therapy
Hearing the words "hypnotist" or "hypnotherapy" may spark images of mind-controlled individuals clucking like a chicken in front of a laughing audience. While the entertainment industry has leveraged the power of hypnosis to sell tickets, the scientific and mental...

What Are the Main Symptoms of Childhood Trauma in Adults?
There are many kinds of trauma, and any traumatic event can impact your emotional, physical, or mental well-being. Many adults don’t necessarily attribute the experiences in their childhood to their current realities. But research continues to highlight that childhood...

The Most Common Mental Disorders: What You Need to Know
Tens of millions of Americans are affected by mental health disorders each year. Anyone can be affected by mental health disorders, regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status. Through recognizing how common mental disorders are, we gain a greater...

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How to Become a Psychologist
We're honored to have aspiring and working psychologists as MedCircle Members. Becoming a psychologist allows you to potentially help millions of people suffering from debilitating mental illnesses. Psychologists help a wide range of people with issues such as...

Narcissistic Abuse: What It Looks like and What to Do
Narcissistic abuse refers to the emotional, physical, sexual, or financial forms of abuse that a narcissist inflicts on others. This abuse can range from mild putdowns to severe, life-threatening violence. If you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, you may...

How to Recover from Post-Election Anxiety | MedCircle Doctors Weigh In
Below this video is a partial transcription of the panel interview. Edits have been made to accommodate length and clarification. Some resources and strategies covered in this article are not part of the transcription....
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6 Gifts For People With Anxiety [& Why They Work]
One of the most effective ways to help someone living with anxiety is to show them you care. In addition to listening and offering emotional support, finding the right gifts for people with anxiety can go a long way. In fact, there is evidence that shows support from...

What Is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy integrates principles from traditional psychotherapy, physical therapy, and holistic treatment. Somatic therapists use various mind-body techniques to identify and release tension affecting someone’s well-being. The body, rather than the mind, is the...
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Am I Depressed or Lazy? [Discover the Differences and Find Solutions]
Don't be hard on yourself. You got this. According to the World Health Organization, more than 264 million people struggle with depression. This condition impacts people of all ages, and it’s a leading cause of disability worldwide. Depression is a mood disorder that...

How to Set Boundaries with Family: The Definitive Guide
You’re tired of feeling like conflicts become catastrophic events. It seems like your loved ones use their words or actions to hurt one another. The resentment festers, arguments escalate, and everyone becomes frustrated or even enraged with one another. In...